Posts Tagged ‘Scaldcrow’
Mazes & Mondays: Pulp Fantasy Characters
Creating a barbarian character in a pulp fantasy setting is all about capturing the energy and drama of the genre while crafting someone unique and memorable. Barbarians thrive in worlds of grand adventure, where untamed wildernesses and brutal conflicts test their mettle.
Read MoreRumble City 5: Settling the Score
Ladies and gentlemen, strap yourselves in because up next, we’ve got a brawl that’s been boiling over for weeks—a confrontation that promises fireworks from the opening bell. Gritty Gus Gravestone goes head-to-head with the Mysterious Marauder Maelstrom!”
Read MoreInvitation: Join the Cryptid Chorus
Ah, dear enthusiasts of the unknown, gather ’round! Behind me at Geek Opera on the Scaldcrow.com website lies a cavalcade of terrifying monsters that may spring from the chromatic spectrum of imagination or, perhaps, be frighteningly real. We call these enigmatic beings cryptids. I am T. Glenn Bane, an author and designer for the TTRPG…
Read MoreTactical Tuesday #11: War and Politics
Alright, troops, gather ’round. If you want to take your TTRPG campaign to the next level, you need to weave in the gritty realities of war and the tangled web of politics. This isn’t just about who’s got the biggest guns; it’s about strategy, alliances, and the broader consequences of every action. Here’s how you can integrate war and politics into your campaign to create a world that’s as complex and compelling as any battlefield.
Read MoreMazes & Mondays #2: The Throne of Soraven
A TTRPG Adventure for 3-5 Players Introduction “The sun fades, and the once-bright land of Endaimos sinks into the grasp of endless dusk. An eternal night is rising, spreading cold despair across a kingdom bereft of hope. At the heart of this curse lies Soraven the Flamecaller, an ancient sorcerer whose return heralds disaster. His…
Read MoreBuilding Uneasy Worlds: World Building Tips
When we speak of crafting worlds for dark tales, we must look beyond mere settings of wood, stone, or soil. No, no—these worlds must be characters. Breathing, scheming, oh-so-delightfully alive. They observe, manipulate, and toy with players just as surely as the horrors lurking within them.
Read MoreRumble City 4: Brimstone Broiler Match
“Brace yourselves, folks, because up next is a match that promises chaos, carnage, and an epic showdown of wills. It’s the Brimstone Broiler Match! Triple threat rules, three men enter the ring, and only one can leave victorious. Theo, this is going to be wild!”
Read MoreTactical Tuesday #10: Mission-Based Games
Mission-Based Adventures for Military Campaigns Alright, listen up. If you’re running a military-themed TTRPG campaign, you need missions that are gonna keep your players on the edge of their seats. We’re talking about the kind of stuff that gets the adrenaline pumping and the heart racing. Here’s a rundown of some mission ideas that’ll do…
Read MoreMazes & Mondays #1: Allure of Fantasy
What is fantasy, and why does it speak to something primal within us? Simple as a question it may seem, defining fantasy is like trying to catch the light of the moon in your hand. The genre is vast and multifaceted, shimmering with endless possibilities. From tales of brutal warriors carving their legacy in blood…
Read MoreRumble City 3: Women’s Championship
Ricky Redwood: “Ladies and gentlemen, buckle up, because we are moments away from one of the most highly anticipated Women’s Championship matches in PWL history! It’s the ferocity of “Ferocious” Fiona Fierce versus the unrelenting ruthlessness of “Ruthless” Rita Rampage! Two titans, one title. Theo, can you feel this crowd? They are ready for war tonight!”
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